Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Pikes Peak Early College ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pikes Peak Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pikes Peak Early College's student population of 204 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Pikes Peak Early College ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikes Peak Early College is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikes Peak Early College's ranking?
Pikes Peak Early College is ranked #196 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pikes Peak Early College often compared to?
Pikes Peak Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like The Vanguard School (High), Springs Studio For Academic Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikes Peak Early College?
The graduation rate of Pikes Peak Early College is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Early College?
204 students attend Pikes Peak Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pikes Peak Early College students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pikes Peak Early College offer ?
Pikes Peak Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pikes Peak Early College part of?
Pikes Peak Early College is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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